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Local Happenings

Middle School Play Re-Scheduled

The Middle School Play that was originally scheduled for this weekend has now been re-scheduled for March 23, 24 and 25. The little thespians will be performing their rendition of “High School Musical.” The play will start at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday. The musical is under the direction of Beth Hall.

Decatur County Pheasants Forever Banquet March 9

The annual Decatur County Pheasants Forever Banquet will be held on Friday, March 9, at the Leon Country Club. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner to be served at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $35 for a regular banquet ticket (includes membership), a spouse is an additional $15, and youth (school age and younger) are $10. Visiting members from another chapter are welcome for $15. For tickets or questions, contact Jack Van Laar at Decatur County Extension Office at 446-4723 or see any Pheasants Forever member.

Soil Health and Cover Crop Workshop to be Held

The Decatur County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a Soil Health and Cover Crop Workshop on Thursday, March 1 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Davis City Community Center. A meal will be provided. RSVP by February 26 by all the Decatur SWCD at 446-4135. Refer to ad.

Decatur County Beef Expo Planned

A Beef Expo held in Decatur County sponsored by the Decatur Cattle Cattlemen and the Iowa State Beef Checkoff. The event will be held Thursday, March 22 and begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Decatur County Fairgrounds with tours of beef facilities in Decatur County and conclude that evening with a free steak supper at 6:30. RSVP by March 1 to Chloe Yoder at 515-238-6703 or Rosa Sondag at 641-344-0575.

Primary Election News: County Candidate Filing Begins March 5

Beginning Monday, March 5, until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, the Decatur County Auditor’s Office will be accepting nomination papers from Democratic, Libertarian and Republican candidates for the following offices for the June 5, 2018 Primary Election: County Supervisor (one seat), County Attorney, County Recorder and County Treasurer.

Candidates may begin collecting signatures at any time. Nomination Petitions, Affidavits of Candidacy and additional information for candidates may be obtained by visiting the Auditor’s Office or online via the county’s website: www.decaturcountyiowa.org.

Library to Host Card Parties

The Leon Public Library will hosting a Card Party each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. beginning February 6.

The first party held will be a Cribbage Party which will begin with a lesson on how to play.

VITA Income Tax Assistance

If your income is $54,000 or less, you can take advantage of free income tax preparation. Appointments begin February 1 and are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays through March 29 and be held at 220 East Jefferson, Suite 1, in Corydon. Call 641-872-1755 for more details.

Smoke the Town BBQ Yields Runner Up Organizers of the Year

At the most recent Iowa BBQ Society’s Annual Meeting and Banquet, held January 13, 2018, the organizers for Leon’s Smoke the Town event, were recognized as runners-up for Organizer of the Year.

Marcia Stephens, along with Shannon Erb, were the driving forces who got the BBQ event to come to Leon over Labor Day weekend 2017.

“This is very exciting to have this recognition since it was Leon’s first year to host an event,” stated Mari Anne Stone Brown, formerly of Leon. Brown and her husband finished 5th overall at the event.

The Organizer of the Year is voted on by the BBQ Society members (cooks, judges, organizers) that are in attendance at the banquet.

Postage Rates Going up a Penny

Next week it is going to cost a little more to mail a letter.

The United States Postal Service has approved a hike in the postage rates that will take effect on Sunday, January 21.

The first-class forever stamp price will increase from $0.49 to $0.50 and postcard stamps and metered letters will also have a $0.01 increase. However, there will be no change to international single-piece letters or additional ounces. The additional ounce remains at 21 cents.

Postcard stamps will increase from 34 cents to 35 cents and metered letters increase a penny from 46 cents to 47 cents.

It was a year ago in January that the last increase went into effect.

LJR Office Relocates

The Leon Journal-Reporter has been re-located to 200 N Main Street (old Beachy’s General Store), for the next year as they tear down the current building and make plans to re-build.

Thank you for your patience and support as we take on this project.

The Decatur County Museum will be opening next Tuesday, May 30, at 1:00 p.m. for the season. The summer hours will be Tuesdays and Fridays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. through August.

Sign-Up for “The Oak Leaf”
Kayla Stalder, Decatur County Conservation Naturalist, has developed a quarterly conservation newsletter. “The Oak Leaf” highlights county park activities, new information and events.
If you would like to receive an e-mail version of the newsletter, contact Kayla at stalder.decccb@grm.net.

Join CD Athletic Boosters
The community of Leon and Central Decatur School District has a lot to be excited about at Central Decatur with the new facility upgrades and improvements to the campus. The new school year is just getting started and what a great opportunity to get involved for the upcoming seasons.
The Central Decatur Athletic Boosters is re-structuring and looking to get more parent involvement. This is a great opportunity to get involved and show what this community is capable of.